In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Open-worlds and farming simulation aren’t a typical combination in the world of video games, but the upcoming Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands is looking to be break new ground. After a shipwreck strands you on a mysterious isle, you have to explore, build, and grow crops to help…
Taito’s remake of the classic SNES side scrolling beat ’em up The Ninja Warriors is finally emerging from the shadows with a worldwide release date of July 25th. Titled The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors in the west, and The Ninja Warriors: Once Again in Japan, it features updated…
Now that we’ve seen the new designs Nintendo will be releasing for the Switch Lite, everyone here at Nintendo Wire can’t help but keep dreaming. Just think of all the possibilities that are available for the newest mini machine — a rainbow of other colors (pink! blue! white! orange!…
It’s looking more and more likely that a new Super Monkey Ball game is rolling over the horizon. After a Japanese trademark was found back in May for Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball (the first word roughly translating to “ripe” in the context of food), we’ve got a new age rating…
A Nintendo Switch Lite system was announced this morning — a smaller, lighter, portable-only version of Nintendo’s flagship hybrid console. It’s easy to tell the difference between the two consoles in terms of size, but what about speed, the display quality, and other specs and features? Thanks to…
For the past year, the Trine series has been making its way to the Nintendo Switch, to eventually culminate with the launch of Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince this fall. If you’d rather get all the games at once, though, this latest announcement is for you. The Trine: Ultimate Collection…
Nintendo just dropped the bombshell that has been a long time coming – the Nintendo Switch is getting a smaller model, and they’re bringing back the “Lite” moniker. With a traditional D-pad, smaller size, and slightly better battery life, it’s already looking like a great alternative for those who won’t…
It’s official! After months of speculation, Nintendo has unveiled the Nintendo Switch Lite, a smaller, all-in-one version of the Nintendo Switch. At $100 less than the standard Switch’s RRP, it’s cut down in features — there’s no docking support, HD rumble, IR sensors, or detachable Joy-Con. At the…
It’s time for another monthly update for Nintendo Switch Online’s NES library — though this month’s is a mite more interesting than normal. The two games — Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew — are both fairly unsurprising, arcade-y additions to the library. What’s more intriguing is the addition of…
Furyu’s 3DS SaGa-esque RPG The Alliance Alive is getting an HD boost on Switch this year, and today NIS America showed off a character trailer that highlights the core cast. From humans to a lizard man to dog-eared demons, it offers a brief glimpse at the characters you’ll be working…
Just days ago we learned that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and its sequel, Hacker’s Memory, would be ported to Nintendo Switch, and now it looks like we already have a closer look at the release! Bandai Namco has provided fans with the box art of the 2-in-1 package today —…
Action-adventure sandbox game Terraria has been a favorite among fans of the genre for years, and we were all ecstatic to hear about it finally making its way to Nintendo Switch just last month. Now it appears that players have another release to look forward to, as the physical launch…
